Total Crime Rate
16.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Francis Avenue area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bexleyheath , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Francis Avenue (DA7 5BY) in the last 12 months was 16.6 per 1,000 residents and was 87.8% lower than the Bexleyheath average (136.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Francis Avenue (DA7 5BY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 41 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Petrol Station (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bexleyheath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Palmar Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Swanbridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Swanbridge Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Silecroft Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Francis Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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